The Vacancy in See Committee is responsible for leading the preparation within the diocese for the appointment of a new bishop. The members charged with the current process are:
| The Suffragan Bishops | The Rt Revd Ruth Bushyager; The Rt Revd Will Hazlewood |
| The Dean | The Very Revd Dr Edward Dowler |
| Elected Archdeacons | 1. The Venerable Martin Lloyd Williams 2. The Venerable Angela Martin |
| The Chair of the House of Clergy | The Revd Canon Mark Gilbert |
| The Chair of the House of Laity | Mrs Sara Stonor |
| The Proctors (Clergy elected to General Synod) | 1. The The Revd Steve Burston 2. Revd Arwen Folkes 3. The Revd Jules Middleton |
| Members of the House of Laity of the General Synod | 1. Mr Martin Auton-Lloyd 2. Mrs Catherine Butcher 3. Mr Bob Chambers 4. Dr Simon Eyre |
| Elected clergy | 1. Revd Canon Lisa Barnett 2. Revd Anita Colpus |
| Elected laity | 1. Mr John Booth 2. Michelle Lashley |
| Nominated by the Bishop’s Council | 1. Mrs Kate Millest |
The Vacancy in See Committee is governed by the Vacancy in See Regulations.
Officers:
Chair - Rev'd Arwen Folkes
Deputy Chair - Mr John Booth
Click here for details of the Vacancy in See process, which includes a link to the online survey: 'Have your say in the appointment of the next Bishop of Chichester.'